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Following Matt Cameron’s 2025 departure, Pearl Jam played the 2026 Ohana Festival with Paul McCartney’s drummer, Abe Laboriel Jr. While Laboriel performed two sets, Eddie Vedder’s subsequent Instagram post described him as 'sitting in,' leaving his permanent status unconfirmed despite earlier claims of a full-time hire.
Pearl Jam officially introduced Abe Laboriel Jr. as their new drummer during their headlining set at the 2026 Ohana Festival in Dana Point, California. Eddie Vedder dedicated the chorus of 'Better Man' to Laboriel, signaling a permanent addition to the lineup following Matt Cameron's departure in July 2025. The band performed 18 songs, including a tribute to the late Glen Hansard, while Vedder emphasized free speech rights for festival performers. Jeff Ament confirmed Laboriel was the band's first choice, and the group has begun writing new material with hopes for a 2027 album and tour.
Eddie Vedder officially welcomed Abe Laboriel Jr. as Pearl Jam's new drummer during the band's headlining set at the 2026 Ohana Festival in Dana Point, California. Vedder dedicated the chorus of 'Better Man' to Laboriel, signaling a permanent addition to the lineup following Matt Cameron's departure in July 2025. The band performed 18 songs, including a tribute to the late Glen Hansard, while Vedder emphasized free speech rights for festival performers.
Pearl Jam performed their first show since Matt Cameron's departure at the Ohana Festival, revealing Abe Laboriel Jr. as their new drummer. Bassist Jeff Ament confirmed Laboriel was the band's top choice, while Vedder described him as a temporary fill-in. Ament also released a photo book, Since Forever, documenting the band's early history.
Pearl Jam surprised attendees at the Ohana Festival in Dana Point, California, by performing with session drummer Abe Laboriel Jr. during Eddie Vedder’s Friday night set. This marks the band's first live appearance since Matt Cameron’s departure in July 2025. While Vedder introduced Laboriel as a temporary helper, the move has intensified speculation that the 55-year-old musician may be the band’s permanent sixth drummer, especially after the band previously confirmed a new member had been selected but kept the identity secret.
Pearl Jam surprised fans at the Ohana Festival in Dana Point, California, by performing with session drummer Abe Laboriel Jr. during Eddie Vedder’s headlining set. The performance, which included 'Corduroy' and other fan favorites, appears to be the band’s first live show since Matt Cameron’s departure in July 2025. While Vedder introduced Laboriel as a 'fill-in,' the move has sparked speculation that the 55-year-old musician may be the permanent replacement, though the band has not issued an official statement confirming his status.
Pearl Jam will unveil their new drummer on September 27 at the Ohana Festival in Dana Point, California, following Matt Cameron's departure in July 2025. While the band has confirmed a selection has been made, the identity remains a strict secret, described by guitarist Stone Gossard as a 'mystery wrapped in an enigma.' Rolling Stone analyzes 18 potential candidates, ranging from likely picks like Josh Freese and Stephen Perkins to highly improbable options such as Dave Grohl and the Muppet character Animal. The speculation highlights the band's desire for a versatile performer capable of handling their demanding live shows, though no definitive evidence supports any single candidate.
The Seattle Seahawks opened the 2026 NFL season with a 9/11 tribute that included a moment of silence and a military flyover at Lumens Field, followed by a guitar-driven national anthem performed by Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready, described as authentically Seattle, during the Seahawks–Patriots rematch from Super Bowl LX.
Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready has spent two decades developing Farewell to Seasons, a graphic novel presented as a historical fantasy of Seattle’s early-’90s grunge scene, with a linked ‘lost’ rock opera featuring original music. Preorders are live via Z2 ahead of a wide release on Oct. 7. McCready collaborated with writer Mark Sable and artist Sebastian Piraz, aiming to capture the creativity, community, and chaos of that era.
The American Heart Association recommends the song 'Even Flow' by Pearl Jam, with a tempo of 105 beats per minute, as an ideal track for hands-only CPR, emphasizing the importance of performing chest compressions at 100-120 beats per minute to save lives.
Actress Zoe Kravitz humorously told Austin Butler that Pearl Jam's name means 'jizz,' but the true origin is linked to band members' brainstorming and a Neil Young concert, highlighting how fan stories often differ from reality.
Former Pearl Jam drummer Dave Abbruzzese has expressed that he does not see a possibility of returning to the band due to deep-seated issues and lack of contact, despite fans' interest in a reunion. He reflected on his past with the band, clarified his current stance, and shared his post-Pearl Jam projects, while also addressing ongoing speculation about band lineup changes following Matt Cameron’s departure.
Former Pearl Jam drummer Dave Abbruzzese, who played with the band from 1991 to 1994, has expressed that the chances of reuniting with the band are very slim due to deep-seated issues and lack of contact, despite his willingness to contribute musically. He reflects on his past with the band, his personal growth, and hopes for future reconciliation, but believes the 'water under the bridge' is too icy for a reunion at this point.
Matt Cameron, the drummer for Pearl Jam since 1998 and a Hall of Fame band, has announced his departure after 27 years, with the band expressing gratitude and noting his significant contribution to their sound.
Pearl Jam's drummer Matt Cameron announced his departure after nearly 30 years with the band, expressing gratitude for his time and contributions, with no mention of a replacement. Cameron, who also played with Soundgarden, joined Pearl Jam in 1998 and recently completed a tour supporting their 12th album.